Smart intercom firm DNAKE partners with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, equipping over 60 newly built affordable homes with cloud-connected video intercom systems.

For more than 60 families on the verge of receiving their first home, the front door represents something far more than an entrance. It is a symbol of stability, safety, and a hard-won fresh start. Now, thanks to a donation from DNAKE — a global smart intercom manufacturer — those families will cross that threshold with a little more peace of mind.

DNAKE, founded in 2005 and now trusted by more than 12.6 million families across 90 countries, donated a batch of its Cloud-based IP Video Intercom Kits (IPK04) to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA). The systems are being installed in newly constructed affordable homes spread across five communities: Orange Avenue, Cedar, Canyon, Erin Grove, and Lakeland & Laurel.

The IPK04 kits allow residents to see, speak with, and manage front-door visitors through a smartphone app — a feature that may sound routine for tech-savvy homeowners but can be genuinely transformative for first-time owners navigating a new neighborhood. The devices operate through DNAKE’s cloud platform, supporting remote configuration and automatic firmware updates, meaning residents don’t need technical expertise to keep them running.

“We are grateful to DNAKE for providing advanced front door monitoring systems to more than 60 families moving into new Habitat LA homes across several communities. Their generous contribution helps create a greater sense of safety and peace of mind for our new homeowners.”

— Helen Dosta, Vice President of Resource Development, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Habitat LA has long been one of the region’s most visible affordable housing organizations, relying on a patchwork of volunteers, donors, and corporate partners to bring homes to families who might otherwise remain locked out of ownership. The addition of smart security technology to its builds marks a subtle but meaningful evolution in what “afffordable housing” can look like in 2025.

For DNAKE, the donation is also a calculated step in a larger North American expansion strategy. The company has been quietly establishing a local office and building relationships with regional distributors, positioning itself not just as a product vendor but as a community stakeholder. Alongside hardware donations, DNAKE says it collaborates with distributors on educational initiatives — both online and in-person — aimed at improving safety literacy and making smart home tools more accessible.

The company frames its Los Angeles presence as an early chapter in a longer story. “DNAKE is dedicated to supporting the community, creating job opportunities, and assisting underrepresented and underserved groups,” the company stated in its announcement. It added that it aims to replicate these community efforts in cities across the country as its U.S. footprint grows.

Whether the partnership signals a broader industry trend of tech companies embedding themselves in affordable housing initiatives remains to be seen. But for the families who will soon unlock those front doors for the very first time, the question of who made the intercom is probably beside the point.